Expert reviews

Thanks to a new traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT is one of the most well-rounded and satisfying mid-size, three-row SUVs available.

The 2026 Jeep Recon fills a sizable hole in the brand’s lineup and should prove especially popular provided the gas-powered variant comes to fruition.

The Volkswagen Taos is a nicely executed subcompact SUV that offers enough space and features that spending thousands more to step up to VW’s Tiguan compact SUV might not be necessary.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ is a much more approachable, conventional and easy-to-use EV than Mercedes’ first-round attempt, but it still has some odd flaws and design quirks.

The 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and 500h hybrid sit at the top of the RX lineup, and there are some significant differences between them.

With a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds, a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time and three rows of seats, there's little the Durango R/T 392 can't do.

The base, single-motor Macan Electric is the most mass-market vehicle in Porsche’s lineup.

Our CR-V pick is also the lineup’s bestseller: a gas-only EX-L with all-wheel drive, which represents the best value for your money in the CR-V family.

The Ford Ranger is a capable, smartly sized pickup with a relatively comfortable ride, good maneuverability and several unique available features, but even midline models get pricey quickly.

The Toyota C-HR is a stylish, quick EV that’s pleasant to drive, but its interior quirks and limited passenger and cargo room ding its appeal.